Semua Bab Mr. CEO, Your Ex-Wife Is Absolutely Killing It in the Research World!: Bab 261 - Bab 270

When Miranda arrived at Leo’s place, she rang the doorbell.He opened the door himself. Seeing her standing there with her bag in hand and exhaustion written all over her face, his expression softened with quiet concern.“Have you eaten?” he asked.“I grabbed something quick at the cafeteria,” Miranda said with a tired smile. “I’m not really hungry.”“I saved you some dinner anyway,” Leo said gently. “Come in.”Miranda hesitated for a moment, touched by his thoughtfulness. “Thank you. That’s really kind of you.”“Mom!” Mia came running over, wrapping her arms around Miranda’s legs. “Can I stay and play with Vivian a little longer?”Miranda smiled and brushed a hand over Mia’s hair. “Alright, just a little while.”The two girls ran off to the playroom, leaving Miranda and Leo in the living room. He disappeared into the kitchen.She blinked in surprise. The housekeeper must have already gone home. Was Leo really cooking for her himself?“You don’t have to go to all that trouble

Miranda thought of Leo.She texted him to ask about a microscope, and he replied almost instantly with the model and specs. “You’re welcome to come use it anytime,” he added.She did need that advanced microscope for her latest experiment. “Alright,” she wrote back. “I’ll bring my samples over around two.”“Sounds good,” Leo replied.At lunch, Miranda ran into James at the cafeteria. He had been stationed at DE Corporation for the past few months, so they rarely crossed paths anymore.James joined her at the table naturally, and they started chatting about their recent research. Miranda had a few questions, and James explained things in his usual calm, thoughtful way.Talking with him always felt effortless. Their academic conversations flowed easily, often finishing each other’s thoughts. One subtle hint from him was enough for her to catch on completely.For James, it was the same. Miranda’s insight often sparked new ideas for him. They shared the kind of connection that sat s

Felix was silent for a few seconds. “You like Leo?”Sienna froze, realizing she had just revealed the truth she had tried to hide. Her face went pale.“Can’t I?” she muttered, frustration spilling into her voice.“Resign,” Felix said coldly.Sienna’s eyes widened. “What? Why should I quit?”“Leo isn’t right for you,” Felix replied without hesitation.Her face flushed with anger. “But I do like him! I joined his company because of him. And now Miranda’s barely been divorced from you and she’s already trying to seduce him. She’s shameless!”Felix’s voice turned flat. “Miranda and I are divorced. She’s free to be with whoever she wants.”“You’re taking her side?” Sienna’s voice rose, trembling with disbelief.“I’m just stating the facts,” Felix said calmly. “Submit your resignation.” He hung up before she could answer.Sienna stared at her phone, tears brimming. Miranda had stolen her brother once, and now she was taking Leo too. The thought made her chest ache.A few minutes l

Miranda had no choice but to agree. “Alright, I’ll attend on Friday.”“Don’t worry,” Keith said reassuringly. “Mr. Lincoln and I will both be there. We can help you with the socializing.”Miranda paused for a moment, then nodded. “Alright.”*She spent the entire next day in the lab, completely absorbed in her work. Before she knew it, Friday had arrived. That evening, she told Mia she had to attend a business dinner.“Okay, Mom. Go ahead. I’ll be good at home,” Mia said with a firm little nod.Miranda hesitated. Mia seemed more mature than she had been just a few months ago. A pang of guilt tightened in her chest. Was this her fault? Had the divorce forced Mia to grow up too soon?As a mother, she should have been proud of her child’s maturity, but deep down, she knew that learning to be “grown up” often meant learning to live without enough love.Miranda knelt and pulled Mia into her arms before heading out. After saying a few words to Mrs. Young, she left for her appointment

“Ms. Stone, may I have a word?”The deep, magnetic voice came from behind her. Miranda turned and saw Leo approaching. She nodded politely. “Mr. Lincoln.”Since taking over Jenkins Research Center, Leo had become a well-respected figure in the medical field. His quiet authority carried an edge of power that made others instinctively give them space, leaving the two of them alone.Leo studied her for a moment, a faint smile tugging at his lips. “You seem to be very popular tonight.”“It’s just professional networking,” Miranda said lightly.Unbothered by the attention around them, Leo began asking about her recent experiment. From a distance, Sienna watched the two of them, her gaze sharp and unblinking. She bit down so hard on her lip it nearly bled.After finishing her round of greetings, Xena joined her and immediately noticed the look on Sienna’s face. She gave her a reassuring pat on the arm.Sienna’s eyes flickered with a sly spark. If she couldn’t stop Leo from liking Mi